August 26, 2013
Husky Stadium recognized as ‘Game Changer’ in sustainability
The National Resources Defense Council featured Husky Stadium in its list of ten “Collegiate Game Changers”— athletic programs that excel in green practices.
November 8, 2012
UW electronics-recycling pledge: Prevent harm to people, environment
The University of Washington has become the first university nationally to sign the e-Stewards Enterprise Commitment, a pledge to be globally responsible in recycling electronic equipment.
September 19, 2012
When students scram, tons of items find new homes
As a new school year begins, so do the university’s efforts to collect and donate reusable items that might otherwise go to the landfill including books that raise money to fight illiteracy and backpacks donated to Real Change newspaper sellers.
April 19, 2012
Dirty to Digital: UW introduces ‘intelligent kiosks for composting, recycling, garbage
As part of a just-launched pilot, a number of the existing outdoor garbage and recycling cans on Red Square have been will be replaced with high-tech, automated kiosks that collect more types of materials.
August 31, 2011
UW works to keep Styrofoam out of landfills
UW Recycling and Solid Waste started a Styrofoam recycling program a year ago that is now being expanded campuswide.
